Judge Strikes Down US Energy Leasing Rules in Bird Habitat
Morris struck down administration policies that have allowed more drilling in sage grouse habitat.
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Judge Cancels Oil and Gas Leases on Some Sage Grouse Lands
Sage grouse have suffered sharp declines because of development, disease, drought and wildfires.
US Pushes Changes to Western Land Plans That Judge Blocked
A federal judge in Idaho blocked the Trump administration plans last year over concerns that they could harm greater sage grouse, a ground-dwelling bird.
Environmental Groups Aim to Intervene in Sage Grouse Lawsuit
The ranchers sued in 2018, aiming for more grazing rights.
Sage Grouse Slow Kanye West's Wyoming Building Project
Local officials recently denied the project.
Interior Department, States Appeal Sage Grouse Ruling
Idaho and Wyoming back the Trump administration plan that eases restrictions on energy companies and other industries.
Sage Grouse Court Order Trims Energy Lease Auction in Nevada
A federal judge temporarily blocked the rules last month because they could allow activity likely to harm the struggling bird species in seven Western states.
Judge Blocks Administration From Easing Energy Rules in US West
U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill did not say in his order when he will make a final decision in the case.
Sage Grouse Numbers Stumble in Montana, Across US West
Grouse numbers in Idaho have dropped more than 50 percent since 2015.
Wyoming Governor Issues New Order Protecting Sage Grouse
The executive order reflects many of the public comments collected earlier this year.